Battlefords News-Optimist

Poinsettias are synonymous with the holiday season. These colorful plants brighten up homes with their vibrant hues in variations of red, white and pink, making them a holiday decoration many people cannot live without.

It’s hard to hear “Deck the Halls” and not immediately be overcome by the festive nature of the holiday season.

Did you know Christmas Day is the most popular day to get engaged? According to the 2020 WeddingWire Newlywed Report, more couples who were married in 2019 got engaged on Christmas Day than any other day during the year.

The end of the year presents plenty of opportunities for shopping and celebrating.

The RCMP has issued a Crime Pattern Alert for Saskatchewan, saying there has been a significant increase in church break-ins. They are urging Saskatchewanians to help make church buildings more secure.

*This poem is in no way meant to trivialize the impact this pandemic has had on our world, or make light of anyone’s suffering. I hope only to bring a smile.

As the days to Christmas wind down, an unwanted gift came our way. I told Ed yesterday that one of the secretaries at our church phoned to say she has tested positive for COVID-19. She and her husband are quarantined for 10 days.

Today, Health Canada authorized the second COVID-19 vaccine in Canada, manufactured by Moderna.

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